Wisconsin primary election results, Tuesday takeaways

The 2026 Wisconsin August primary election results are in. Here's a look at some of the key takeaways.

Wisconsin election: "Human error" delays Milwaukee count

Election night turned into election morning, as the vote count in Milwaukee was delayed until after 1 a.m. Officials blamed human error.

Wisconsin primary: Francesca Hong speaks to supporters
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Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Francesca Hong spoke to supporters late on Tuesday to talk about unity within the party, no matter who wins the Democratic ballot.

Wisconsin election recounts and close races; here's what we know

Candidates in Wisconsin elections can request recounts of the unofficial results, typically after close races. Here are some key points to know.

Racine County sheriff race: Madrigal wins Republican primary

Cary Madrigal won Racine County’s Republican primary for sheriff on Tuesday night, defeating Henry Perez to advance to November’s general election. 

Wisconsin primary 2026: Tom Tiffany victory speech
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Tom Tiffany won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor and offered this victory speech to his supporters in Hartland.

Waukesha County sheriff race: Ollinger wins Republican primary

Nick Ollinger won Waukesha County’s Republican primary for sheriff on Tuesday night, defeating John Gscheidmeier.

Milwaukee Weather: Quiet tonight with dense fog developing

Dense fog overnight with a slight chance for a t-storm near the IL border. Temperatures dropping into the 60s. Morning dense fog on Wednesday, otherwise partly sunny with a slight chance for a t-storm. Highs in the upper 70s near the lake, low 80s inland. Rain showers and a few rumbles of thunder on Thursday, cooler with highs in the mid-70s. Partly sunny on Friday, less humid, with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s.

Town of Delafield referendum, Fire & Rescue funding approved

Town of Delafield voters on Tuesday approved a referendum that will fund Lake Country Fire & Rescue services through 2030.

Wisconsin primary: Democratic governor race is close
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The Democratic primary for governor is a high-profile clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings, as democratic socialist Francesca Hong tries to rise above establishment candidate David Crowley. It's shaping to be a closer race than polls showed two weeks ago. 

Wisconsin primary 2026: Tom Tiffany projected winner in GOP race
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Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany is projected to be the winner in the August primary. We get the latest from Wisconsin Live Desk.

Wisconsin governor race: Tiffany wins Republican primary

Tom Tiffany won Wisconsin’s Republican primary for governor on Tuesday night, defeating Andy Manske.

Wisconsin primary 2026: Hong's strong signal to liberal voters
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Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong is sending a strong signal to the party's most liberal voters, says Craig Gilbert, a longtime political reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He joined Wisconsin Live Desk to explain.

LIVE RESULTS: 2026 Wisconsin primary election, August races

The 2026 Wisconsin August primary election results will start coming in after polls close. Check the races and the most recent vote totals below.